ASE Practice Test (A2: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle)

Question 1

You're inspecting the color of the fluid in an automatic transmission/transaxle. Which of the following will cause the fluid to be varnished with a light to dark brown color?

Accepted Answer

Oxidation from overfilling

Answer

Engine coolant contamination

Answer

Wear from friction material

Answer

Water contamination

Question 2

An automatic transmission does not hold in PARK. Technician X says that misadjusted shift linkage could be the cause. Technician Y says that a roller clutch installed backwards could be the cause. Who is right?

Accepted Answer

X only

Answer

Both X and Y

Answer

Y only

Answer

Neither X nor Y

Question 3

An automatic transaxle loses pressure as it shifts from first to second gear. Technician X says this could be caused by the clutch piston seal. Technician Y says this could be caused by a stuck servo. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

X only

Answer

Neither X nor Y

Answer

Both X and Y

Answer

Y only

Question 4

Shifting from Neutral to Drive with an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transaxle produces a "shock." Which of these requires an off-vehicle repair?

Accepted Answer

Forward clutch

Answer

Control valve assembly

Answer

A/T fluid temperature sensor

Answer

Line pressure test

Question 5

The torque converter does which of the following when an engine is removed from a vehicle with an automatic transmission?

Accepted Answer

Stays with transmission

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Must be drained

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Must be flushed

Answer

Stays with engine

Question 6

When it's cold, the transmission slips. Which of these possibly be the cause of the problem?

Accepted Answer

Low line pressure

Answer

Line pressure is at maximum in 1st gear

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A disconnected line pressure sensor

Answer

A shorted low/reverse pressure switch

Question 7

Hard shifting is the problem with an automatic transmission in a light truck. Technician X says a problem with the accumulator will result in this condition. Technician Y says a sticking restricting orifice/check ball will result in this condition. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

Both X and Y

Answer

X only

Answer

Y only

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Neither X nor Y

Question 8

You intend to diagnose a RWD, electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission that makes an unusual noise while in drive using your diagnostic symptom chart. Technician X believes that the oil pump assembly might the cause and requires an OFF-vehicle procedure. Technician Y states it is the control valve and that requires an OFF-vehicle procedure. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

Technician X

Answer

Neither technician

Answer

Technician Y

Answer

Both X and Y

Question 9

Which of the following will an automatic transmission pressure test reveal?

Accepted Answer

Dirty transmission filter

Answer

Defective torque converter

Answer

Shift solenoid

Answer

Defective Engine Shutoff (ESO) solenoid

Question 10

During normal acceleration, the automatic transaxle upshifts harshly. It's possible that the cause is a failure:

Accepted Answer

throttle position sensor

Answer

idle air control valve

Answer

intake air temperature sensor

Answer

oxygen sensor